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                        My mother developed polymyalgia rheumatica in January and has been treated with prednisone.  She is riding a rollercoaster with ups and downs.  She feels better and can function then the pain is back and she cannot use her hands until afternnon.  I think she is depressed.  Has anyone had success managing the depression - will an anti-depressant help?  This is such a discouraging disease - first you hear 2 years but it seems to go on and on.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.